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Epithet: lechuguilla
Meaning: Small lettuce
Derivation: A common name for Agave lechuguilla in Chihuahua, Mexico, which has been adopted into botanical nomenclature.
Pronunciation: le-choo-GEE-yah

While the generic name must be unique, two or more genera often share the same specific epithet. Moreover, the same epithet can be used for subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.